THE Smart Water Infrastructure and Management Research and Development Center said the population and climate have been putting great pressure on water sustainability for crop production, energy generation and domestic supply. As a response, the center and the Isabela State University crafted a Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan for the province of Batanes.
In April 2024, ISU and SWIM R&D Center formally transferred the CWRMP through the Municipality of Basco at the Batanes State College Academic Management Building. The turnover was attended by Aquino, BSC President Djovi Durante, Basco Municipal Mayor German Caccam, and Marita Canapi, Commission on Higher Education commissioner and chairman of the ISU Board of Regents.